Below Average
#3121 of 3,778 schools in FL
Union Park Charter Academy
Elementary School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL
A Pasco charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
32775 OLDWOODS AVE, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
- Math 52% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Park Charter Academy score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 58% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Park Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,565
Median home value
$365,000
Median rent
$2,138/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy Wesley ChapelCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Trinity Heart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #75 of 97
- District spending per student
- $10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Park Charter Academy is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Park Charter Academy
Union Park Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 762 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,121 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Park Charter Academy
What grades does Union Park Charter Academy serve?
Union Park Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Union Park Charter Academy?
Union Park Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Park Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Park Charter Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Park Charter Academy rank in FL?
Union Park Charter Academy ranks #3,121 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Union Park Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Park Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union Park Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Park Charter Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Union Park Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Union Park Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Union Park Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Union Park Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Park Charter Academy?
22.8% of students at Union Park Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (813) 358-7306
- Area population (ZIP 33543)
- 37,473
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33543; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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